N8KDV wrote:

The phony sellers come out of the woodwork! Just had this emailed to me:

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Subject: Question for seller -- Item #3062660622
Date: Fri, 05 Dec 2003 11:03:53 PST

Hy There !
Dear EbaY Member ! ! !
I see that you are interested to buy a Radios!
I contact you to propose to buy an 1954 Hallicrafters SX-88 "Best Of
Show!
My product is in Excelent Condition ! Like New ! I will make
you a great discount if you will buy from me .
All shipping costs will be payd by me .
My product is GUARANTEED .
Reply me asap ..
I wait your mail !
My Best Regards !
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I told 'em to ship it to me and I'd check it out.

Steve
Holland, MI
Drake R7, R8 and R8B

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I bet it's of Chinese manufacture, since that seems to be the native
language of the "seller".